Art is Her Best Friend

Yvonne is living her dream. She is an artist, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for vision research.

Meet Molly Burke, FFB Youth Ambassador

Youth Ambassador

Molly Burke is a youth ambassador for the FFB, educating the public about living with blindness while delivering a message of hope to those living with vision impairment.

Meet Norma Bastidas, mom on a mission

Mom on a Mission

Norma is the second person in history to run 7 of the planet's most unforgiving environments on 7 continents in 1 year in support of vision research. Read her about incredible journey.

Meet Dale Turner, proof that research does work

Miracles do happen

Dale Turner is the first Canadian to receive an experimental treatment and have some sight restored by gene therapy. Dale is proof that investing in research works.

Guide to Retinitis Pigmentosa and Related Conditions

This guide was designed to give you, your family and friends reliable and relevant information about retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a group of genetic eye diseases that affect the retina, and that cause gradual, permanent loss of some vision. Contributors to this guide include vision care professionals, service providers, and members of the Retinal Degeneration (RD) Network, a patient group. This publication is not meant to replace discussions with your family doctor, eye doctor or other professionals involved in your vision care. This book will serve as a tool to better understand the disease and to aid in discussions with your ophthalmologist and/or specialist.

Please download a free copy in PDF version or text version. This guide is made possible through education funding from The Foundation Fighting Blindness and was last updated in July 2007.

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